This suggests Google may be considering using such high-frequency spectrum for Project Loon, its effort to beam Internet signals from balloons circling the earth, and Titan Aerospace, a solar-powered drone maker that Google acquired in April. Read More »

Rival broadcasting and telecom sectors in Europe agree that a radio spectrum band traditionally used by TV operators should be re-used for wireless broadband. But while Asia and the US pull ahead, Europeans argue over the pace of change. Read More »

In Europe, Deutsche Telekom is a dominant player, but in the U.S. it can’t even aspire to be the David against Goliaths AT&T and Verizon. That’s especially true when it comes to future spending in spectrum auctions, Chief Executive Timotheus Hoettges said this week in an interview. Read More »

Wireless carriers have been complaining for years about needing more spectrum. But when the U.S. held one of its first auctions in years none of the major players showed up. Who did? Speculators. At least 10 of the 34 potential bidders announced last week are private investors. Read More »